News Releases (page 20)
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Capstone Day 2014: Celebrating Student Research
The 110 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë seniors who presented their theses at “Capstone Day” explored a wide range of academic topics that included evolving racial and gender identities to shifting consumer preferences in music to molecular dynamics in DNA.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Faculty Member Selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities Scholar
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Professor of Music Hao Huang was one of 16 educators selected nationally by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar program to participate in the seminar “Arts, Architecture, and Devotional Interaction.” During the four-week summer program, Huang will be at the University of York in York, England to conduct research.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Professor Discusses Food Politics on Statewide Public Affairs Program
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Professor of International Political Economy Nancy Neiman Auerbach was a recent featured guest on “California Edition,” a statewide public affairs program that reaches up to six million California homes. Her interview will air twice daily this entire week at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on the California Channel.
Read MoreCharlotte H. Johnson appointed ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë vice president for student affairs and dean of students
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced the appointment of Charlotte H. Johnson as the College’s new vice president for student affairs and dean of students.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Capstone Day 2014: Celebrating Student Research
The 80 ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë seniors selected to present at “Capstone Day” will whittle long hours of rigorous study and intense research into a talk or performance that will last only a few minutes.
Read MoreCity of Claremont Honors ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë with “Excellence in Design Award”
City officials will present Scripps with a 2013 Excellence in Design Award for distinguished work on the College’s iconic Margaret Fowler Garden. A public award presentation takes place May 14. A reception will begin at 6:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Claremont City Hall, 207 N. Harvard Ave. The award ceremony will follow at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Read MoreAward-winning ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Olive Oil Takes Silver
For the second year in a row, the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Olive Oil won an award from the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, beating an impressive field of entries from such countries as France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Slovenia, and Spain.
Read MoreCreative Sustainability: Scripps Students Convert Used Books into Works of Art
ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë students Izzy Hendry ‘14 and Andrea Mackey ’17 ranked among the top three winners of this year’s third-annual RE:BOOK, a repurposed paper art contest sponsored by The Claremont Colleges Library.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Presents Annual “Senior Art Show,” Showcasing Original Art by Students
“Misc.,” the annual senior art show highlighting the final thesis projects of graduating studio art majors, will be on display from May 2 to May 17 at the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Bixby Courtyard. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Read MoreÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Humanities Institute Hosts Renowned Artists and Scholars to Celebrate Feminism “Entre Mujeres (Between Women)”
Award-winning author Helena MarÃÂa Viramontes, acclaimed Broadway and screen actress Alma MartÃÂnez; Grammy award-winning musician Martha González; and ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Associate Professor of Music Cándida F. Jáquez, who is also director of the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Humanities Institute, will host the peña “Entre Mujeres (Between Women): Embodied Knowledges” on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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